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More nice news – an 11-year-old in Greensboro, North Carolina told her friends not to bring presents to her birthday party. Instead, she asked them to bring canned goods that she will donate to a local food pantry. This isn't the first time Audrey Mangum decided to forgo gifts in favor of more charitable...

Here's the perfect holiday gift for the tiny animal lover (or her parents) on your holiday gift list this year: Visit animalgift.org to donate money to an IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) animal campaign -- right now they are featuring elephant preservation, Russian bear cub rescue, or...

Just in case this stunning aqua glass snowflake ornament doesn't win you over, how about this: Each ornament (and this is part of a limited run, each year) is made from recycled window panes, with all proceeds being donated to the foundry's local community. Beautiful on your tree, and a meaningful...

Here's another great charity option for a holiday or new baby gift for the spawn who already has it all: Go visit Save the Children and consider choosing a charitable gift in recipient's honor. I particularly like the $75 option of apple tree seedlings for Ethiopian farmers -- for the price of...